Sorca Clarke
Ceist:650. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of 1200cc and 1500cc motorcycles attached to Garda roads policing units. [25921/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 May 2021
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The Deputy will be aware that in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. In addition, the allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner, in light of identified operational demands. This includes responsibility for the allocation of motorcycles. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 12 May 2021 there were 115 motorcycles assigned to Roads Policing duty.
I am further advised that of these 115 motorcycles, there are five 1250cc motorcycles and forty seven 1200cc motorcycles in the fleet. There are no 1500cc motorcycles within the Garda fleet at present.
I am pleased to note that significant capital investment continues to be made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million specifically for the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and that Gardaí can be mobile, visible and responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime. The allocation of these and all other vehicles in the fleet is entirely a matter for the Commissioner and his management team.